Crime in Hainault: statistics, rates and trends
1,342 crimes were recorded in Hainault in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hainault at a glance
- Crime trends in Hainault
- Types of crime in Hainault
- Hainault compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hainault
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hainault
- Population and deprivation in Hainault
- Questions about crime in Hainault
- About this data
1,342 crimes were recorded in Hainault in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 479 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hainault has the 1,835th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hainault | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,342 | 30,687 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.4 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,684 | 321,231 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hainault was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,562 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,135). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,342 | 80.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,258 | 75.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,285 | 77.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,197 | 71.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,562 | 93.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,540 | 92.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,445 | 86.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,135 | 68.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,424 | 85.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 113 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
| August 2025 | 124 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hainault over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+27%) and drugs (+13%).
The largest falls were in theft from the person (-26%) and other crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 479 | 28.7 | 0.84 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 310 | 18.6 | 1.21 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 6.1 | 1.24 | -2% |
| Other theft | 91 | 5.5 | 0.85 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +2% |
| Public order | 80 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -6% |
| Drugs | 59 | 3.5 | 1.08 | +13% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 2.0 | 0.25 | +89% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.0 | 0.60 | -26% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -20% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.8 | 0.62 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hainault
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hainault recorded 479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hainault
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hainault recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hainault
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hainault recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hainault
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hainault recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hainault
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hainault recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hainault
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hainault recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hainault
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hainault recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hainault
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hainault recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hainault
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hainault recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hainault
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hainault recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hainault
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hainault recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hainault
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hainault recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hainault
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hainault recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hainault
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hainault recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hainault, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hainault.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hainault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlop | 1,350 | 89.2 | +11% |
| Fullwell | 1,181 | 71.6 | -11% |
| Aldborough | 1,542 | 89.3 | +11% |
| Chadwell | 1,363 | 83.3 | +4% |
| Barkingside | 945 | 63.4 | -21% |
| Bridge | 737 | 61.2 | -24% |
| Newbury | 893 | 67.1 | -17% |
| Seven Kings | 3,031 | 170.3 | +112% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hainault over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hursley Road | 53 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 45 |
| On or near Woodman Road | 36 |
| On or near Manford Cross | 34 |
| On or near Marlyon Road | 34 |
| On or near George Livings Close | 31 |
| On or near Kennylands Road | 30 |
| On or near Tunstall Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Fallow Close | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hainault over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 374 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 310 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Hainault has an estimated population of 16,684. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hainault sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hainault |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Hainault a safe place to live?
Hainault recorded 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hainault?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (310).
Is crime in Hainault going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hainault was up 7% on the year before: 1,342 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,258 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hainault?
Hainault is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hainault. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.